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Sherwin-Williams CoMEX:SHW 72 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.90 as of Jul. 15, 2026, which is 3% below its 10-year median of 4.04. GuruFocus rates MEX:SHW with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN6,342.11 (Fairly Valued). Among 1,279 Chemicals companies, Sherwin-Williams Co ranks worse than 78.73% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sherwin-Williams Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:SHW'
s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.61 Med: 4.04 Max: 6.39
Current: 3.82
During the past years, Sherwin-Williams Co's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 6.39. The lowest was 2.61. And the median was 4.04.
MEX:SHW's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than 78.73% of 1279
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.32
vs MEX:SHW: 3.82
The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted revenue per share of a company over the past 10 years.
Sherwin-Williams Co's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN411.888. Add all the adjusted revenue per share for the past 10 years together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share, which is MXN1,502.95 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.
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Sherwin-Williams Co (MEX:SHW) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Explanation
Compared with the regular PS Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of revenue during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.
If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should give similar results to regular PS Ratio.
Sherwin-Williams Co Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms
Sherwin-Williams Co Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sherwin-Williams Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Sherwin-Williams Co Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart
MEX:SHW vs ECL, APD, PPG: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Sherwin-Williams Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Sherwin-Williams Co Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Sherwin-Williams Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sherwin-Williams Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio falls into.
Sherwin-Williams Co Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Calculation
Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio takes the Revenue per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/S calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPS Ratio.
The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio.
Sherwin-Williams Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.
What does a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 3.90 mean?
Sherwin-Williams Co (MEX:SHW) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 3.90 as of Jul. 15, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Sherwin-Williams Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 4.04. Over the past decade, Sherwin-Williams Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 2.61 to 6.39. According to the industry distribution chart, Sherwin-Williams Co ranks #1007 out of 1279 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 78.7%.
Is Sherwin-Williams Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Sherwin-Williams Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 3.90 is near median its 10-year median of 4.04. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.61 to a high of 6.39. The Chemicals industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.32. Sherwin-Williams Co's value of 3.90 is 195.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sherwin-Williams Co ranks #1007 out of 1279 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Sherwin-Williams Co has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sherwin-Williams Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to ECL and APD?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Sherwin-Williams Co ranks #1007 out of 1279 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Sherwin-Williams Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.32. Sherwin-Williams Co's value of 3.90 is 195.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Sherwin-Williams Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 2.61 to 6.39 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.04 vs. the industry median of 1.32, Sherwin-Williams Co has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for a Chemicals company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Chemicals companies is 1.32, based on 1,279 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Sherwin-Williams Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 3.90 is 195.5% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Sherwin-Williams Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.32 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sherwin-Williams Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.90, which is near median its own 10-year median of 4.04. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sherwin-Williams Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sherwin-Williams Co (MEX:SHW) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN6,342.11, compared to a current price of MXN5,855.00 — trading 7.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.90, which is near median its 10-year median of 4.04 and 195.5% above the Chemicals industry median of 1.32. Sherwin-Williams Co's overall GF Score™ is 72/100. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Sherwin-Williams Co (MEX:SHW), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.90 as of Jul. 15, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Sherwin-Williams Co (MEX:SHW) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sherwin-Williams Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of MXN5,855.00 is trading 7.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN6,342.11.
GuruFocus considers Sherwin-Williams Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:SHW:
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 3.90 (near median its 10-year median of 4.04)
GF Value™: MXN6,342.11 vs. price of MXN5,855.00 (7.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 195.5% above the Chemicals median (#1007 of 1279)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:SHW stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sherwin-Williams is the largest global manufacturer of paints and coatings. The company focuses on the development, manufacturing, and distribution of paint, coatings, and related products to customers ranging from professional painters and contractors to industrial manufacturers to do-it-yourself consumers. Sherwin organizes its operations into three primary segments: the paint stores group is the largest segment and includes the company's network of over 4,800 company-owned stores; the consumer brands group sells branded architectural paints through big-box retailers such as Lowe's, and the performance coatings group provides specialized coatings for industrial applications, such as automotive refinishing, packaging, and industrial wood.
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